Embodiment was a term I only learned about years after I recovered from my eating disorder. No one had ever mentioned it to me, I didn’t enjoy yoga while in recovery (it’s still not my favourite activity), and it was … Read More
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, whether you are in the midst of trying to recover or not, the holidays can be such a stressful time. Whether we are trying to push ourselves to challenge terrifying food rules, … Read More
Journaling has never been something that I enjoy doing out of routine. Rather, it’s something I turn to when I need help processing something inside of me, or when during recovery all I could hear in my mind were eating … Read More
“Try not to think of the process of recovery as giving up your eating disorder, but rather as getting yourself back, or maybe even finding your real self for the first time.” ~ Carolyn Costin This is perhaps one of … Read More
Note: I want to acknowledge that I do experience thin privilege (as well as other privileges) in this culture and that I do not and did not have to face oppression from our culture due to my recovered body’s size. … Read More
During the eating disorder recovery journey, there are so many fears that will be present, and so many changes that will at times likely feel almost impossible to work through. However, at their core, all of these very difficult changes … Read More
With New Years approaching we tend to be bombarded, both from outside of us and inside of us, with pressure to set goals and be extra tough on ourselves in order to improve ourselves. I remember how tempting it used … Read More
Holidays, despite their joy and festivity, can be a stressful time for everyone. However, they can be an especially stressful time if you are in the process of eating disorder recovery. Enjoying festive food and drinks and eating together are … Read More
When I first developed my eating disorder at age twelve, I didn’t fully understand all of my reasons for doing so. All I knew was that it helped me to feel better about myself, especially in comparison to others, in … Read More
With most things in life that I can think of, what our bodies want for restoring health and balance also feels good to us, both physically and mentally: quenching thirst with water, getting warm after being too cold, sleeping when … Read More